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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.96, 1,962.12 and 486.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.96, 1,962.12 and 486.17 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.96 : 1,962.12 = 486.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.96/1,962.12 = 486.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.96x = 1,962.12 × 486.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.96x = 953,923.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,923.88/1,307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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